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DU03 FRV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,051 mi
Last recorded72,051 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 FRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,051 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 59,935 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2015 56,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wing damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,547 miles

Exhurst Centre corroreded

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 56,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhurst Centre corroreded

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,986 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,986 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,593 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,148 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,247 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 42,247 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,418 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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DU03 FRV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU03 FRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU03 FRV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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